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Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
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’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
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The Lord hath promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
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When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun.
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we first begun.
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Cleveland, OH, United States
Thank you I. Acosta for sharing the story of Captain/Pastor Newton. I truly enjoyed reading what you wrote of how Newton's faith had changed in the 1700's and wrote this song. He truly had the amazing grace experienced. Last August 2011, I too had this amazing grace experienced through listening to this Amazing Grace song after sometime my one cochlear implant was turned on. Gospel music is becoming more beautiful everyday as I practice listening to gospel music to both ears now. My right ear got activated today. I'm humbled.
Irvine, CA, United States
Imagine with me back to the year 1746. A ship is docking on the coast of West Africa. Its purpose is to snatch unsuspecting people and sell them as slaves in the far off countries. The captain of this ship is known far and wide for his debauchery, vulgarity and blasphemy. But one day in 1748, while reading the book "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas a Kempis, our captain comes face to face with his sin and turns his life over to Jesus, the Savior of sinners. Our captain is John Newton. After his conversion and dedication to Christ, he became a pastor and hymn writer. His most famous of hymns, "Amazing Grace", is a testimonial of his conversion to Christ.
This is probably the most popular hymn in the English language. A television documentary was even made about it. Perhaps it is because its words so well describe the author: John Newton was a slave trader before coming to Christ. It was sung at the funeral of American president Ronald Reagan.
Peekskill, NY, United States
So simple is the beauty and truths of our lives. In times of hardship, all we need to do is search our heart to find them. People of the world can be that peace, if we let it be. I depend on Him and all of you. Thank You for all that I have...and have lost.
Hooversville, Pennsylvania, United States
My dad and I love this song. It has been in almost everything we do with our church. I will always sing this song when I feel scared or I need confort. It always reminds me that my father (both earthly and heavenly) loves me and will always be there for me. Thank You Father for being there for me. I LOVE YOU!
Tema, Ghana
Lord Jesus, many times we want to be at rest from everything, today I have enjoyed this one blessed fact that the Christ Jesus our Lord, He Himself is my real rest. In Him I am saved from everything. Lord keep me enjoying You and You alone as my rest, daily deliver my soul from everything else, into You. Amen. Saints, our Lord is our True rest. Jesus Lord we say we love You Lord because You have first loved us richly. Amen.
China
Thank You God! You saved me this wretch, the greatest wretch! I was so dirty, and You washed me with Your precious blood.
Cochin, Kerala, India
I love You Jesus because You loved me first. I'm a wretched person but still You died for me on the cross so that I can be saved. Thank You Lord for the amazing grace. Please help me to live a life pleasing only to You, dear Lord Almighty.
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Thank you for making this available online. This always gives me a tremendous boost and reminds me who I am, and who the Boss is. I look forward to the day when the work is done.
Dale, Indiana, United States
A timeless tribute to the measureless grace of God. One of my favorite hymns.
Lagos, Nigeria
To think of a soothing hymn that calms me down from all troubles, and one that gear-up my hope...